| Berkshires | |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hills, Berkshire Mountains, The Berks | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Greylock |
| Elevation | 3,488 ft (1,063 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°38′15″N 73°09′58″W / 42.6376°N 73.1662°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 98 mi (158 km) north-south |
| Geography | |
 Berkshires labeled as B | |
| Country | United States |
| States |
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| Range coordinates | 42°10′0.325″N 73°8′58.385″W / 42.16675694°N 73.14955139°W |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | Metamorphic |
The Berkshires (locally /ˈbɜːrkʃɪərz, -ʃərz/) are highlands located in western Massachusetts and northwestern Connecticut in the United States. Generally, "Berkshires" may refer to the range of hills in Massachusetts that lie between the Housatonic and Connecticut Rivers.[1] Highlands of northwest Connecticut may be seen as part of the Berkshires and sometimes called the Northwest Hills or Litchfield Hills. The segment of the Taconic Mountains in Massachusetts is often considered a part of the Berkshires, although they are geologically separate and are a comparatively narrow range along New York's eastern border.
Also referred to as the Berkshire Highlands, Berkshire Hills, Berkshire Mountains, and Berkshire Plateau, the region enjoys a vibrant tourism industry based on music, arts, and recreation. Geologically, the mountains are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Berkshires were named among the 12 Last Great Places by The Nature Conservancy.[2]
- ^ "Berkshire Hills". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 3, 2009.
- ^ "Sustainable Berkshire Regional Plan Adopted" (PDF). Berkshire Planning, page CR1. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.